Was a windless night
When you left the ship,
You never were
A steady bold one.
I gave my hand,
Ah, but you did slip,
I’m a living man,
And you're a cold one,
So haul away,
Haul away for home.
My love’s as fair
As a girl can be,
My wedding ring
Is a heavy gold one.
Now you lie alone
In the deep dark sea,
I’m a living man,
And you're a cold one,
So haul away,
Haul away for home.
The morning brings
Lord a fresh young breeze
To fill our sails
And end the doldrums.
Our lucky ship
Speeds across the sea,
I’m a living man
And you're a cold one,
So haul away,
Haul away for home.